Beyond the Blocks: Track and Field Podcast

Beyond the Blocks EP 21 I Jon Smith I University of Georgia I Strength & Conditioning Training

Welcome back to Beyond the Blocks. In today's episode we're joined by Jon Smith, the Associate Director of Athletic Performance for Track and Field and Cross Country at the University of Georgia.Jon is part of the athletic performance staff behind one of the premier programs in collegiate track and field. The Georgia Bulldogs are an NCAA championship-winning program and a national powerhouse that continues to produce some of the top athletes in the country.We're excited to learn more about Jon's journey, his philosophy on strength and conditioning, and what coaches and athletes at every level can take away from the work being done at one of the nation's elite track and field programs. Follow Coach Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonlsmith_/

Beyond the Blocks Ep 20 I Doug Loftus I Track & Field Announcer Reveals All: The Story Behind the Mic

We’re back with another episode of Beyond the Blocks, where we bring you conversations with the people who help shape the sport of track and field. Today's guest is someone who has spent decades giving a voice to the sport we all love. He’s been an athlete, a coach, an educator, and one of the most recognizable public address announcers in track and field. From local youth meets to some of the biggest stages in the country, he’s had a front-row seat to countless unforgettable moments. We discuss his journey, the evolution of the sport, and some of the incredible athletes and memories he’s witnessed along the way.

Beyond the Blocks Ep 19 I Lamont Johnson I San Jose State I NCAA Track & Field Culture, Athlete Development, and Coaching Beyond the Sport

In Episode 19 of Beyond the Blocks we’re joined by San Jose State University, Associate Head Coach Lamont Johnson.Coach Johnson took the junior college route from Long Beach City College to Iowa State, where he competed collegiately before going on to compete professionally, while building a coaching career that has taken him across multiple levels of college track and field. Along the way, he’s coached alongside some of the most respected minds in the sport, including Charles Ryan, Leo Settle, and Olympic gold medalist Harvey Glance just to name a few.In this episode we dive into sprint philosophy, athlete development, recruiting in the NIL and transfer portal era, the current state of track and field, and much more.Thank you for taking a listen and we hope you enjoy the episode.Coach Lamont Johnson on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/coach_lamont_johnson/ https://sjsuspartans.com/sports/track-and-field

Beyond the Blocks Ep 18 I LaKeidra Hayes I Lancaster HS, TX I Winning 6A State Titles, Breaking Texas State & National Records, and Leading Young Women

In Episode 18 of Beyond the Blocks we’re joined by Coach LaKeidra Hayes from Lancaster High School in Texas. Coach Hayes leads one of the premier programs in the country. Her program recently captured the Texas 6A State Championship, and her athletes are also the national record holders in the girls 4x100-meter relay. Beyond the championships and records, she’s built a culture and a standard that people across the country are paying attention to. To get some insight on her championship mindset please take a listen and we hope you enjoy the episode.Coach Hayes on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/coachkhayestf/Lancaster HS Girls Track & Field on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/webogirlstrack/

Beyond the Blocks Ep 17 I Rob Jarvis I University of Arkansas I Developing Elite Talent With Proven Training Plans

In Episode 17 of Beyond the Blocks we’re joined by Coach Rob Jarvis from the University of Arkansas. Coach Jarvis has coached elite-level athletes in the long jump, triple jump, high jump, and combined events athletes at the highest levels of the sport. He has developed conference champions, All-Americans, and athletes competing on some of the biggest stages in track and field.But in this episode we’re not just talking about the results. We’re getting into the details that coaches love — movement patterns, rhythm, speed, elasticity, takeoff mechanics, and what actually separates elite jumpers from everyone else.If you’re a coach, athlete, parent, or somebody that loves learning the sport at a deeper level, this is one of those conversations you’re gonna want to lock in on. Thank you for for taking a listen and we hope you enjoy the episode.Coach Rob Jarvis on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jarvoisier/University of Arkansas Track and Fieldhttps://www.instagram.com/razorbacktfxc/Email Coach Jarvisrobj@uark.edu